“He’s a smaller guy, but he’s another guy that is very skilled,” said forward Dylan Margonari. “He can definitely do it, and I think he’ll definitely be a huge plus for our team.”

In 36 games with the Sabres, Evancho has 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points.

Liau and Evancho could be ready to play when the Phantoms travel to Muskegon on Friday.

The Phantoms will travel again after winning two road games last week. They defeated the Dubuque Fighting Saints, 5-3, on Thursday and Cedar Rapids, 4-3, on Friday after dropping a home match to Chicago, 3-1, on Feb. 1.

Cangelosi said the Phantoms were more focused on the road trip than at home.

“We were just excited to play,” Cangelosi said. “On the bench, guys were talking to each other.”

Cangelosi led the Phantoms and won the USHL’s co-CCM Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts. He scored three total goals, including the game-winner against Dubuque, and collected two assists.

“It’s definitely good to see one of our guys get some recognition,” Anas said. “I’m sure he’s been a candidate almost every week.”

Margonari said the award also gets the Phantoms recognition from around the league.

“It’s good to see anyone from our team get that award,” Margonari said. “It opens our eyes to see that Cangelosi is one of the top players in the league.”

Cangelosi leads the Phantoms with 19 goals and 22 assists.

After the battle with the Lumberjacks on Friday, the Phantoms return to the Covelli Centre on Sunday against the same team.

“They’re a physical team, so just stay out of the garbage,” Cangelosi said.